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Avanti Recruitment is currently working with a growing Data Analytics company based in Central London that is recruiting for a permanent Head of Software Engineering, this role will require you to get hands-on from time to time, so strong hands-on coding experience in Java is essential.

The company specialise in software that helps businesses manage their physical assets (machines, equipment, buildings etc) better. Their main SaaS product is disrupting the fields of asset management, applying machine learning and automation to transform existing maintenance data into value-added insights, so the companies maintain their equipment better and more efficiently.

You will find yourself reporting in-to the CEO and will be leading a team of 15 people. You will be responsible for the whole tech ecosystem within the business. You will foster and support an Agile/TDD mindset, deal with ISO 27001 audits, and get involved in delivery. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and managing 3rd party suppliers, as well as defining roadmaps and investigating/adopting new technologies.

The tech stack: Java, Springboot, Vue, AWS, ElasticSearch, ML, Jenkins, Python, and JavaScript.

This role will require you in the office 5 days per week.

Experience required:

  • Must be involved in coding regularly (Java/Springboot)

  • People and technical management experience

  • Previous stakeholder management / collaboration

  • Product/Delivery Focused

  • Experience working in Small / Medium size companies

  • Longevity in your roles

    Desirable:

  • Machine Learning / NLP experience

  • Full-stack experience with Vue.JS

  • Python

    Interview process:

    1st stage – Discussion with Head of Software Engineer – 45 mins to 1 hour
    2nd stage – Speak with chairman / Chief Exec
    3rd Stage – Take-home assessment
    Final – Face-to-face meeting

    The salary for this position is very negotiable DOE + 25 days holiday + Private medical insurance.

    If you would be interested in finding out more, then send me an up-to-date CV

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